Forensic medical examinations

FMEs are carried out by a fully qualified sexual offences examiner (SOE). They are usually done within seven days, depending on the type of assault. If there are physical injuries such as bruising we may be able to obtain evidence days or weeks later.

We aim to see clients within 90 minutes of the referral call if they are likely to need an FME.

If it is unlikely that any forensic evidence remains to be collected, we would suggest the client comes to our medical clinic for aftercare.

Follow-up care

We offer a full range of follow-up care to help our clients deal with the physical and emotional effects of rape and sexual assault. This includes STI testing, contraceptive advice, counselling and a wide range of other support.